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Streets Lyrics

by Doja Cat

Lyricist: Doja Cat, YUNGRAIN, Ian Kirkpatrick

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Streets Lyrics

I've been goin' through some things (Oh) I struggle with my inner man (Yeah, yeah) I hustle, I'll do what I can to get this money Blaq Tuxedo Don Dada on the, Don Dada on the beat Like you, like you Like you, ooh I found it hard to find someone like you Like you, like you Send your location, come through I can't sleep no more In my head, we belong And I can't be without you Why can't I find no one like you? I can't sleep no more In my head, we belong And I can't be without you Why can't I find no one like you? Baby, we tried to fight it We all been there some days Thought I needed something else And acted like I was okay We just had to work it out And baby, I needed space Ain't nobody 'round here on your level You're so far away You're pouring your heart out I'm acting like I knew You held me so down So down I never grew up I tried to find out When none of them came through And now I'm stuck in the middle And baby had to pull me out, oh Like you, like you Like you, ooh I found it hard to find someone like you Like you, like you Send your location, come through (Yeah) Damn papa, you a rare breed, no comparing And it's motherfuckin' scary Tryna keep him 'cause I found him Let a ho know I ain't motherfuckin' sharing I could take you to the parents, then to Paris Plan a motherfuckin' wedding You the type I wanna marry (Yeah) and keep you merry I'll put the ring on when you ready We play our fantasies out in real life ways and No Final Fantasy, can we end these games though? You give me energy, make me feel lightweight Like the birds of a feather, baby We real life made for each other And it's hard to keep my cool When other bitches tryna get with my dude and When other chickens tryna get in my coop 'Cause you're a one in a million There ain't no man like you Like you, like you Like you, ooh I found it hard to find someone like you Like you, like you Send your location, come through I can't sleep no more In my head, we belong And I can't be without you Why can't I find no one like you? I can't sleep no more In my head, we belong And I can't be without you Why can't I find no one like you?

Meaning of Streets

“Streets” by Doja Cat is a dizzying exploration of desire, obsession, and the complicated yearning for an intensely unique connection. The song’s core revolves around a captivating, almost mythical figure – “Blaq Tuxedo,” “Don Dada”—a man who represents everything she desperately seeks: rare, unattainable, and profoundly impactful. Doja lays bare her internal struggle with this fixation, revealing a cycle of reaching out, hoping for reciprocation, and ultimately, being left wanting. The repeated plea "Send your location, come through" underscores the urgency and frustration of a love that exists primarily in her imagination and desires. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a turbulent relationship marked by both intense passion and self-destructive tendencies – “You held me so down / So down I never grew up.” There’s an acknowledgement of past mistakes and a need for space, yet the pull towards this singular individual remains powerfully strong. Doja uses fantastical imagery - "Final Fantasy," “birds of a feather,” “chickens in my coop” – to elevate her feelings beyond simple attraction, suggesting a deep-seated need for completeness and a desire to construct an idealized reality with this man. The frantic repetition of "I can't sleep no more" reflects the obsessive thoughts consuming her, while the declaration of wanting to marry him and “keep you merry” reveals the lengths she’s willing to go to secure this elusive connection. Ultimately, “Streets” isn’t just about a romantic pursuit; it’s an anthem for those caught in the magnetic pull of something extraordinary, even if that thing ultimately proves too difficult to grasp, leaving her perpetually restless and searching.

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